Assistive tech can sometimes help us cope with adverse effects of various levels of sight loss. The Dreamlight is an eye mask trying to make a difference. This one comes with an optical heart rate monitor, IR sensors, accelerometers, gyroscopes and four speakers that are fitted into the side strap.
Deaf and Blind Football Fan Enjoys Game Using Specially Developed Board
Jose Richard is an avid football fan and has always dreamed of experiencing a live match, despite being deaf and blind.
Setting Up Google Home in 10 Easy Steps
It’s time to set up your brand new Google Home speaker and voice assistant. This device is quite accessible for most users, from playing music to reading books to controlling your smart home devices — and all you need to do to get the attention of Google Assistant is to say “OK, Google” or “Hey, Google.”
Former Preschool Teacher with Low Vision Writes Children’s Book Series on Accessibility
The province of Ontario has teamed up with the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work to publish an educational book series for children that casts spotlight on acceptance and individuality.
Be My Eyes Introduces Specialized Help
Be My Eyes just announced the newest feature in the Be My Eyes app: Specialized Help – a better way to connect with businesses and organizations when you need assistance with their products or services.
Affordable Glasses Helping Those with Visual Disabilities Now Receiving Crowdfunding
What would you do if you suddenly lost your ability to read, and the text you’re reading now became an incomprehensible jumble of letters?
How to Change Alexa’s Name
The Alexa app allows you to change the ‘wake word’ from Alexa to one of three alternatives. Here’s how you can change Alexa’s name to Amazon, Echo or Computer.
How to Make and Receive Calls to Any Phone Number, Using Your Voice with Amazon Connect
With Echo Connect and a compatible Echo device, you can ask Alexa to call anyone using your home phone service—all you have to do is ask. Because Echo Connect uses your home phone number, either landline or VoIP, friends and family recognize the call. Answer your home phone on your Echo from across the room, so you can easily talk to anyone hands-free when you’re busy making dinner or away from the phone.
How to Use a Phone if You Are Blind or Visually Impaired
For someone who is blind or visually impaired, using a phone can present some challenges. Thankfully there are ways to dial a phone call without your sight, and even laws to ensure those with disabilities get equal access to telecommunications services.
Say Hello to the Voice Activated Telephone Dialler
It may seem hard to believe, but in today’s technological world there are currently no off-the-shelf landline phones available with voice-activated dialing capability. This makes it difficult for some blind people to call from a regular phone.
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